Has he committed any crimes against her while drunk that has made her afraid? (Assault, threats, etc) A client of mine was in a similar situation...

A lawyer can petition the court to have him pay for your attorney.

You may be entitled to it if there comes a time when you’re arrested as a result of his complaints. It would be discoverable as Rosario material...

The maximum on a D violent felony is 7 years; it’s also possible to get probation on this charge. Hire an experienced defense attorney it can make...

Prosecutors have full discretion as to whether to file charges or present evidence to the grand jury. If they choose not to, there isn’t much you...

While it’s not necessary, it can be beneficial. You’re technically only supposed to be assigned a public defender if you are indigent. So if he is...

What is your question? There’s nothing you can do to prevent your husband from leaving you.

It can potentially work like that but ultimately it’s up to the sentencing judge who may not be as lenient as you hope. No attorney can predict...

It can be a felony if the prosecutor can prove the required intent to make it so. Her trauma is irrelevant except for the fact that it could...

There’s no right or wrong answer. You did what you thought was best to avoid arrest at the time and it’s likely a successful strategy.

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